Denver Senior AdvisorMount Evans Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 3081 Bergen Peak Dr in Evergreen, CO 80439. It has been certified since 1985. It cares for about 35 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Colorado average is 9.5. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Mount Evans Hospice, Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Mount Evans Hospice, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 3081 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439 |
| Phone | (303) 674-6400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061509 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/06/1985 |
How does Mount Evans Hospice, Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Colorado average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Mount Evans Hospice, Inc | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 56.3% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.9% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 40.5% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 4.9% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.1% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 93.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 94.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 73% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Colorado average 62.3%).
What do families say about Mount Evans Hospice, Inc?
95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Mount Evans Hospice, Inc; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Mount Evans Hospice, Inc | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 87% | 75% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 98% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 74% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 90% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 95% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Where does Mount Evans Hospice, Inc deliver care, and to whom?
71% of mount evans hospice, inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (36%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 71% |
| In assisted living | 18% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 11% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 36% |
| Other conditions | 27% |
| Respiratory disease | 16% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 13% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Denver-area ZIP codes does Mount Evans Hospice, Inc serve?
Mount Evans Hospice, Inc tells Medicare it serves 16 ZIP codes in Denver and Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas and Broomfield counties.
- 80004
- 80111
- 80127
- 80129
- 80212
- 80214
- 80221
- 80401
- 80403
- 80425
- 80433
- 80453
- 80454
- 80457
- 80465
- 80470
What should you ask Mount Evans Hospice, Inc before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
56.3% of Mount Evans Hospice, Inc's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 49.4% across Colorado. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
40.5% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Colorado average 32.6%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Mount Evans Hospice, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Mount Evans Hospice, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 061509 and has been since 1985.
What is Mount Evans Hospice, Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Mount Evans Hospice, Inc?
It cares for about 35 patients on an average day.
